PAUSE Round Up: Hottest Menswear Collections at CPHFW SS24 Season

Often regarded as the fifth official fashion week after New York, London, Milan, and Paris. The Danish capital of was centre stage to Spring/Summer 2024 season that saw a blend of seasoned Danish designers and emerging independents battle the elements to deliver the busiest show calendar to date.

Focusing on highlighting hot designers from the Scandinavia region, sustainability remained the star of the show as brands like Rolf Ekroth, SUNFLOWER and others showed why the future of menswear is in good hands. So here are some of our favourite shows from this Spring/Summer 2024 season.

With a whirlwind of imagination, artistry, and a touch of the unexpected, Henrik Vibskov’s Spring/Summer 2024 collection was more than just a show; it was a living, breathing testament to the sheer joy of self-expression through style. The runway became a vibrant playground and the show dared to dive into unexpected waters, with sweaters adorned with captivating bird motifs, and spiral earrings that displayed avian inspiration, a product of the masterful collaboration between Henrik Vibskov and jeweller extraordinaire Vibe Harsløf.

Marking his runway debut at Copenhagen Fashion Week with a gender-fluid collection named “Missing.” Ekroth artfully blended bold prints on outerwear, pastel streetwear, and flowing patterned skirts, creating a harmonious balance between restraint and exuberance. Styled by Stockholm-based stylist, Richard Ntege, the collection’s narrative centred on a fusion of grunge and camping aesthetics, interwoven with floral patterns and padded silhouettes. Rural Scandinavian elements like headscarves and aprons were reimagined into gender-neutral pieces that fashionable utilitarianism and vivid reds paid homage to the essence of summer, bridging the gap between genders and capturing the season.

Nielsen’s designs not only showcase his creative prowess but also reflect a deeper ethos. For his Spring/Summer 2024 collection, P.L.N’s Peter Lundvald Nielsen’s narrative is one of personal introspection. The collection seamlessly blends padded silhouettes akin to that of American football paired grunge-glamour dresses, offering a commentary on luxury while utilising deadstock fabrics to underscore sustainability.

Sunflower’s SS24 return to Copenhagen Fashion Week SS24 was an ode to the iconic aesthetics of the 1970s and ‘80s. Skilfully melding classic menswear tailoring with a modern, laidback twist. Redefining menswear for the present generation, this Danish brand paid homage to tradition while embracing contemporary flair with a collection that effortlessly blends moto vests with chore jackets and tuxedo jackets with floral boxers. Mesh button-downs met oversized trousers in a daring yet refined fusion, capturing the true essence of the ’70s rock aesthetic.

Master of the monochromatic hues, Mark Kenly Domino Tan’s collection added a touch of divine elegance to a colour-filled Copenhagen Fashion Week SS24. With layers of greys, whites, and blacks creating a palette of timeless sophistication, models moved down the runway in fringe-hemmed coats, bolero jackets, pleated trousers with suspender straps, and understated Kimonos that stole the spotlight, showcasing Domino Tan’s take on quiet luxury.

For Spring/Summer 2024, Wood Wood continued to showcase its multifaceted design prowess. With a subdued palette of shades of grey, delicate blues, and amongst bursts of orange mirroring the essence of a Copenhagen summer, the collection boasts casual sophistication, blending relaxed tailoring and graceful drapery. This season’s fashion narrative seamlessly weaves together timeless menswear elements with finely crafted shirting – with a bold infusion of utilitarian details, all painted against impeccably tailored suiting.